pate
The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density,…The interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.
» Miss Pate felt timid about making a speech before a hundred people.
Мисс Пейт стеснялась произносить речь перед сотнями людей.
Meaning
3 sensesThe interior body, or non-rind portion of cheese, described by its texture, density, and color.
(archaic)The head, particularly the top or crown.
He had a shiny, bald pate.
маку́шкаmakúška, ма́ковкаmákovka
(archaic)Wit, cleverness, cognitive abilities.
умum, рассу́докrassúdok
Examples
1 sentencesMiss Pate felt timid about making a speech before a hundred people.
ruМисс Пейт стеснялась произносить речь перед сотнями людей.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English pate, of uncertain origin. Perhaps a shortened form of Old French pateFrom Middle English pate, of uncertain origin. Perhaps a shortened form of Old French patene or Medieval Latin patena, both from Latin patina (“pan, dish”). Alternatively, perhaps akin to Old Frisian pote (“skull”).
Attested since circa 1700, from French pâté, from Old French paste, pastée. Doublet of pâté and patty.
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